Nur 313 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What is the most common upper gastrointestinal condition seen in adults? Correct answer- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) What are some potential causes of GERD? Correct answer- Aging Overly full stomach Pregnancy Bulimia What is the most common clinical manifestation of GERD? Correct answer- Pyrosis (heartburn) What are the clinical manifestations of GERD? Correct answer- Pyrosis Dyspepsia Hypersalivation At his annual physical, a patient complains of a frequent burning sens...

What is the most common upper gastrointestinal condition seen in adults? Correct answer- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) What are some potential causes of GERD? Correct answer- Aging Overly full stomach Pregnancy Bulimia What is the most common clinical manifestation of GERD? Correct answer- Pyrosis (heartburn) What are the clinical manifestations of GERD? Correct answer- Pyrosis Dyspepsia Hypersalivation At his annual physical, a patient complains of a frequent burning sens...

NUR 313: OB: Lecture 3: Nursing Care of the Family during Pregnancy: Exam 1 Questions and Correct Answers, With Complete Solution. Updated 2024/2025. A preparatory period physically in terms of fetal growth and parental adaptations and psychologically in terms of anticipation of parenthood What is the prenatal period spans 9 calendar months, 10 months, 40 weeks or 280 days What is the span of gestation weeks 1-13 What is the first trimester considered weeks 14-26 What is the second tri...

hyperlipidemia management Should be treated with __ ___ and ___ ___ drugs. Like drugs that restrict lipoprotein production, drugs that increase lipoprotein removal, and drugs that decrease cholesterol absorption. Or as well will complementary & alternative therapies like garlic, ___, omega-3 fatty acids, __, psyllium, plant steroids, red yeast rice. dietary changes, lipid lowering, flaxseed, soy A lipid profile test aka lipid panel. Look at cholesterol total, triglycerides, LDLs, and HDLs. Nor...

All normal human cells contain _____ chromosomes in _____ pairs 46 ; 23 Autosomes control ______________________ most body traits (not sex chromosomes) How many pairs of chromosomes are considered autosomes? 22 of the 23 pairs What is the single pair of chromosomes that is not an autosome called? the sex chromosome or gamete Is the X chromosome male or female? female Is the Y chromosome male or female? male The Y chromosome is primarily concerned with _____________________________ sex dete...

What should be the priority nursing diagnosis for a client experiencing alcohol withdrawal? A. Risk for injury r/t central nervous system stimulation B. Disturbed thought process r/t tactile hallucinations C. Ineffective coping r/t powerlessness over alcohol use D. Ineffective denial r/t continued alcohol use despite negative consequences 1 A nurse evaluates a client's patient-controlled analgesia (pca) pump and notice 100 attempts within a 30-minute period. Which is the best rationale for ass...

Which intervention would the nurse use for a client with full-thickness burns to the chest and anterior right arm? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. Monitoring vital signs Cutting off the clothing Inserting a urinary catheter Removing the client's jewelry Establishing an intravenous line Monitoring vital signs Cutting off the clothing Inserting a urinary catheter Removing the client's jewelry Establishing an intravenous line Which recommendations woul...

A nurse is following the principles of medical asepsis when performing patient care in a hospital setting. Which nursing action performed by the nurse follows these recommended guidelines? a. The nurse carries the patients' soiled bed linens close to the body to prevent spreading microorganisms into the air b. The nurse places soiled bed linens and hospital gowns on the floor when making the bed c. The nurse moves the patient table away from the nurse's body when wiping it off after a meal d....

1. A client has chest pain rated at 8 on a 10 point visual analog scale. The 12-lead electrocardiogram reveals ST elevation in the inferior leads and Troponin levels are elevated. What is the highest priority for nursing management of this client at this time? ■ 1. Monitor daily weights and urine output. ■ 2. Permit unrestricted visitation by family and friends. ■ 3. Provide client education on medications and diet. ■ 4. Reduce pain and myocardial oxygen demand. 1. 4. Nursing management ...

Types of burn injuries ___ : burn to the skin caused by any external heat source ___ : burn is irritation and destruction of human tissue caused by exposure to a chemical, usually by direct contact with the chemical or its fumes. ___ : burn is a burn that results from electricity passing through the body causing rapid injury thermal, chemical, electrical Breathing noxious chemicals or hot air can cause damage to the respiratory tract. ___ ___ injuries are a major predictor of mortality in burn...